I got a letter a little while back notifying me that I needed to take the UC Analytical Writing Requirement Placement Exam, but I’m not sure if this applies to only UC’s or CSU’s also. I think CPP is considered a CSU, so should I still be taking the test? And is there any way to be exempt from taking it?
The APWE test is for UC’s only. The Cal states require the EPT instead. If you are attending CPP, you do not need to take the APWE.
APWE exemptions:
Students can meet this requirement by scoring:
30 or better on the ACT, English Language Arts; or
30 or better on the ACT, Combined English/Writing (last administered June 2015); or
680 or better on the College Board SAT Reasoning Test, Writing (last administered January 2016); or
3 or above on either Advanced Placement Examination in English; or
5 or above on an International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A: Literature exam (formerly known as Higher Level English A1 exam); or
6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A: Literature exam (formerly known as Standard Level English A1 exam); or
5 or above on an International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A: Language and Literature exam; or
6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A: Language and Literature exam
The requirement can also be met by earning a grade of C or higher in an acceptable English composition course offered by a college or university.
Thank you so much! You gave me the perfect answer that I was looking for. 